Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will come in to place from next Wednesday (November 14) at identified Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) campgrounds around the State to help reduce the risk of bushfires.More

Bushfire Management & Planned Burns

Campfire restrictions declared in national parks and reserves
Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will be in place from Wednesday 14 November until further notice at identified Parks and Wildlife Service campgrounds around the State to help reduce the risk of bushfires. The seasonal campfire restrictions apply to reserves on King and Flinders Islands, from Port Sorell to Mt William on the north coast, and Mt William to Orford, including Maria Island, on the east coast.

National Bushfire Management

A National Bushfire Management Policy Statement for Forests and Rangelands was released in June 2014. The new policy is about coordinating the sustainable management of fire across the Australian landscape. The policy statement is available here.

For information on reserve, track or campsite closures please refer to our web pages on track, campsite and reserve closures. Further information and the latest updates can be obtained from Rangers. See our Office Contacts for details of how to get in touch.

Fire Ecology and Management

Fire plays a major role in the ecology of the Tasmanian natural environment. Fire can be a vital force in maintaining healthy bush. But in the wrong place at the wrong time, it can also lead to the destruction of unique vegetation communities, human life and property. Find out more about the role fire plays in ecology.